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A SERMON OF Mortalitie. IOB. 14. VER. 14. If a man die, shall he live againe? All the daies of my appointed time will I waite, till my Change come.
A SERMON OF Mortality. JOB. 14. VER. 14. If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my Change come.
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IN this Chap. tanquam in Speculo, as in a Glasse, you may behold, Statum humanum, Mans State and Condition:
IN this Chap. tanquam in Speculo, as in a Glass, you may behold, Statum humanum, men State and Condition:
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His lamentable Ingression into the VVorld, his sad Progression in the VVorld, and his miserable Egression out of the VVorld:
His lamentable Ingression into the World, his sad Progression in the World, and his miserable Egression out of the World:
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The originall of this disquiet and trouble is GODS Curse on the Woman;
The original of this disquiet and trouble is GOD'S Curse on the Woman;
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Man that is borne of a Woman is of short daies, and full of trouble, ver. 1. In the following Verses he is likened to a Flower, for his fading;Man that is born of a Woman is of short days, and full of trouble, ver. 1. In the following Verses he is likened to a Flower, for his fading;
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to a Shadow for his declining; and his daies to the daies of a Hireling: Nay, hee sheweth mans bodily condition to be worse then a Tree;
to a Shadow for his declining; and his days to the days of a Hireling: Nay, he shows men bodily condition to be Worse then a Tree;
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for a Tree cut downe may grow againe in the same place, but a man cannot:
for a Tree Cut down may grow again in the same place, but a man cannot:
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for there is hope of a Tree if it be cut downe, that it will sprout againe, for there is hope of a Tree if it be Cut down, that it will sprout again,
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and that the tender branch thereof will not cease;
and that the tender branch thereof will not cease;
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though the Root wax old in the Earth, and the Stock thereof dye in the Ground, yet through the sent of water it will bud, though the Root wax old in the Earth, and the Stock thereof die in the Ground, yet through the sent of water it will bud,
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and bring forth Boughs like a Plant: But Man dyeth and wasteth away, is weakned or cut off;
and bring forth Boughs like a Plant: But Man Dies and wastes away, is weakened or Cut off;
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yea man giveth up the ghost, and where is he? In regard of bodily life, he is not;
yea man gives up the ghost, and where is he? In regard of bodily life, he is not;
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he lieth down, and riseth not, till the Heavens be no more, they shall not awake,
he lies down, and Riseth not, till the Heavens be no more, they shall not awake,
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nor be raised out of their Sleep.
nor be raised out of their Sleep.
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This Verse, that I have chosen for the present Occasion, acquaints us with these three things;
This Verse, that I have chosen for the present Occasion, acquaints us with these three things;
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1. The Frailtie of this life present. 2. The Certaintie of the life to come. 3. Our Care and Watchfulnesse to be performed in the one, that we may enter into the other.
1. The Frailty of this life present. 2. The Certainty of the life to come. 3. Our Care and Watchfulness to be performed in the one, that we may enter into the other.
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First, we have our fraile Condition in these words, If a man die; Implying by force of Logick this peremptory Proposition, Man must die. Secondly;
First, we have our frail Condition in these words, If a man die; Implying by force of Logic this peremptory Proposition, Man must die. Secondly;
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the Certaintie of our Resurrection in these words, by way of Question, Shall he live againe? Where by a Question of Admiration, he puts it out of all doubt and question, That man dying, shall surely rise, and live againe.
the Certainty of our Resurrection in these words, by Way of Question, Shall he live again? Where by a Question of Admiration, he puts it out of all doubt and question, That man dying, shall surely rise, and live again.
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Thirdly, the Duty of waiting for this Dissolution and Restitution of the Body, in these words, All the daies of my appointed time will I waite, till my Change come.
Thirdly, the Duty of waiting for this Dissolution and Restitution of the Body, in these words, All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my Change come.
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The words afford us three Doctrines.
The words afford us three Doctrines.
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First, the End and Terme of life is appointed, and die we must by ordinary Prescription;
First, the End and Term of life is appointed, and die we must by ordinary Prescription;
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and this is, Mors in olla, Death is our Lot. Secondly, a Change shall come by Death, and there shall be a generall Resurrection;
and this is, Mors in olla, Death is our Lot. Secondly, a Change shall come by Death, and there shall be a general Resurrection;
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and this is Spes in Urnâ, Hope in the Grave. Thirdly, we ought daily to Prepare for Death, and to live in continuall Expectation thereof;
and this is Spes in Urnâ, Hope in the Grave. Thirdly, we ought daily to Prepare for Death, and to live in continual Expectation thereof;
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and this is, Viaticum in via, Provision in the way. First, the Term of our life is appointed, and die we must, no avoyding hereof; And that for these Reasons:
and this is, Viaticum in via, Provision in the Way. First, the Term of our life is appointed, and die we must, no avoiding hereof; And that for these Reasons:
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First, it is GODS Will and Decree, ver. 5. His daies are determined, the number of his moneths are with thee, thou hast set his bounds that he cannot passe:
First, it is GOD'S Will and decree, ver. 5. His days Are determined, the number of his months Are with thee, thou hast Set his bounds that he cannot pass:
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As he set bounds to the Sea, hither shalt thou come, and no further, so thus long shalt thou live,
As he Set bounds to the Sea, hither shalt thou come, and no further, so thus long shalt thou live,
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and no longer. 39 Psal. 5. Thou hast made my daies (saith David ) as an hands breadth. If GOD hath made them but an hands breadth, who can make them longer? Pilate would not alter his Writing. 19 Joh. 22. Nor GOD his Decree that is gone out.
and no longer. 39 Psalm 5. Thou hast made my days (Says David) as an hands breadth. If GOD hath made them but an hands breadth, who can make them longer? Pilate would not altar his Writing. 19 John 22. Nor GOD his decree that is gone out.
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It was the first Doctrine preached to man after his Fall. 3 Gen. 19. Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt returne.
It was the First Doctrine preached to man After his Fallen. 3 Gen. 19. Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt return.
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Not by any necessity of his created Nature, but because he finned, GOD threatneth to make his End as base as his Beginning. Die then we must; Dance all in Deaths Ring;
Not by any necessity of his created Nature, but Because he finned, GOD threatens to make his End as base as his Beginning. Die then we must; Dance all in Death's Ring;
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sooner or later we shall be cut downe by the Axe of Death, to be Fuell for Burning, or Timber for Building;
sooner or later we shall be Cut down by the Axe of Death, to be Fuel for Burning, or Timber for Building;
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to become a cursed Brand in Satans Furnace, or a blessed Beam in CHRISTS Palace:
to become a cursed Brand in Satan Furnace, or a blessed Beam in CHRIST Palace:
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GOD hath passed upon Adams Posterite this sentence of Temporall Condemnation, Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt returne:
GOD hath passed upon Adams Posterity this sentence of Temporal Condemnation, Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt return:
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All of us (without some extraordinary Dispensation, as that of Enoch and Elias was) are liable to the same. 5 Gen. 24. 2 Kings 2.11.
All of us (without Some extraordinary Dispensation, as that of Enoch and Elias was) Are liable to the same. 5 Gen. 24. 2 Kings 2.11.
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Secondly, through the contagion of originall Sinne;
Secondly, through the contagion of original Sin;
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Sinne is the wicket that let Death into the World. 5 Rom. 12. As by one man Sinne entred into the World,
Sin is the wicket that let Death into the World. 5 Rom. 12. As by one man Sin entered into the World,
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and Death by Sinne, and so Death passed upon all men, for all have sinned: and Death by Sin, and so Death passed upon all men, for all have sinned:
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Sinne hath given Death much advantage and victory over humane nature, that the kernell of a Raison,
Sin hath given Death much advantage and victory over humane nature, that the kernel of a Raison,
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yea a haire in Milk hath choaked and killed a man, as it did Anacreon, and Fabius the Romane, and layd him lower then the beasts of the earth;
yea a hair in Milk hath choked and killed a man, as it did Anacreon, and Fabius the Roman, and laid him lower then the beasts of the earth;
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for they lie upon the ground, while he is layd under it. Thirdly, from the Matter whereof the body of man consists:
for they lie upon the ground, while he is laid under it. Thirdly, from the Matter whereof the body of man consists:
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The originall of mans body is Dust, 2 Gen. 7. Homo ab humo: Not any durable matter,
The original of men body is Dust, 2 Gen. 7. Homo ab humo: Not any durable matter,
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as Marble and Rocks, against which the Winds blowing, and the Waves beating cannot prevaile, 7 Mat. 25. but like Dust before the Wind, 18 Psal. 42. Wee dwell in houses of clay, whose foundations are in the dust; i. e.
as Marble and Rocks, against which the Winds blowing, and the Waves beating cannot prevail, 7 Mathew 25. but like Dust before the Wind, 18 Psalm 42. we dwell in houses of clay, whose foundations Are in the dust; i. e.
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in mortall bodies subject to corruption; which are crushed before the Moth;
in Mortal bodies Subject to corruption; which Are crushed before the Moth;
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sooner and with lesse labour then the Moth is crushed, which is killed onely with a little touch. 2 Corinth. 5.1. The Apostle calls it an Earthly house or Tabernacle;
sooner and with less labour then the Moth is crushed, which is killed only with a little touch. 2 Corinth. 5.1. The Apostle calls it an Earthly house or Tabernacle;
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For wee know that if our Earthly house of this Tabernacle be dissolved, &c. St. Paul who was a Tent-maker, elegantly compareth our body to a Tent, and that in many regards. For we know that if our Earthly house of this Tabernacle be dissolved, etc. Saint Paul who was a Tentmaker, elegantly compareth our body to a Tent, and that in many regards.
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First, a Tent or Tabernacle is easily raised up, and as easily taken down and spoyled;
First, a Tent or Tabernacle is Easily raised up, and as Easily taken down and spoiled;
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so is our body by sicknesse or outward violence;
so is our body by sickness or outward violence;
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come but one ill night, one little touch of a Feaver, some paine in the Side,
come but one ill night, one little touch of a Fever, Some pain in the Side,
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or imperfection in the Lungs, come the stone in the Bladder, Abijt illa universa Scaena, all the Stage vanisheth.
or imperfection in the Lungs, come the stone in the Bladder, Abijah illa universa Scaena, all the Stage Vanishes.
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Secondly, a Tent is a moveable House or Habitation;
Secondly, a Tent is a movable House or Habitation;
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so are our Bodies, which are now like Tents pitched upon the Earth, but shall be hereafter transported into Heaven.
so Are our Bodies, which Are now like Tents pitched upon the Earth, but shall be hereafter transported into Heaven.
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Thirdly, a Tent is foule without, and soild with Wind and Weather;
Thirdly, a Tent is foul without, and soiled with Wind and Weather;
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so the Body and Outside of man is but vile, and contemptible, subject to blasts and stormes, exposed to all the violence of Nature.
so the Body and Outside of man is but vile, and contemptible, Subject to blasts and storms, exposed to all the violence of Nature.
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Now that I may the better rivet the Truth into your Minds and Memories, consider with me, that the walke of Death is Vniversall, not some men die, but all;
Now that I may the better rivet the Truth into your Minds and Memories, Consider with me, that the walk of Death is Universal, not Some men die, but all;
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all that have breath must lose it and all that have life must leave it; as the Woman of Tekoah told K. David, 2 Sam. 14. cap. We must all dye;
all that have breath must loose it and all that have life must leave it; as the Woman of Tekoah told K. David, 2 Sam. 14. cap. We must all die;
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you a Soveraigne, and I a Subject;
you a Sovereign, and I a Subject;
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you a Man, and I a Woman, We must needs die, and be as water spilt upon the ground, which cannot be gathered up againe, Wee shall all be desperately lost;
you a Man, and I a Woman, We must needs die, and be as water spilled upon the ground, which cannot be gathered up again, we shall all be desperately lost;
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I have seen an end of all perfection, said Holy David, 119 Psal. 96. There is nothing so perfect on Earth but it hath an end;I have seen an end of all perfection, said Holy David, 119 Psalm 96. There is nothing so perfect on Earth but it hath an end;
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David had a sight of this; Happy are they which have Davids Eyes: It concernes us to looke into this matter;David had a sighed of this; Happy Are they which have Davids Eyes: It concerns us to look into this matter;
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And GOD requires us to listen to the Proclamation of mans Mortality, that he makes by his Prophet, 40 Isaiah, 6. A Voice said cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grasse,
And GOD requires us to listen to the Proclamation of men Mortality, that he makes by his Prophet, 40 Isaiah, 6. A Voice said cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All Flesh is grass,
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and all the goodnesse, the gracefulnesse, the glory thereof is as the flawer of the field. and all the Goodness, the gracefulness, the glory thereof is as the flawer of the field.
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GOD would have the Prophet discover the Vanitie of all humane Excellency; to cry it in the Eares of the People;
GOD would have the Prophet discover the Vanity of all humane Excellency; to cry it in the Ears of the People;
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to make such a noyse, that might rouze a man that were slumbring, awake a man that were sleeping, move a man that were musing;
to make such a noise, that might rouse a man that were slumbering, awake a man that were sleeping, move a man that were musing;
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so carefull is GOD that you should learne this Lesson: For, First, no Eminency of Office or Dignity can priviledge thee;
so careful is GOD that you should Learn this lesson: For, First, no Eminency of Office or Dignity can privilege thee;
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though thou sittest in the Chaire of Earthly Dignity, Death will pull thee thence: 82 Psal. 6. I sayd yee are Gods [ by Name, not by Nature ] but yee shall dye like men.
though thou Sittest in the Chair of Earthly Dignity, Death will pull thee thence: 82 Psalm 6. I said ye Are God's [ by Name, not by Nature ] but ye shall die like men.
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No Title of Honour shall excuse you, die you must, and render an account, as well as other men.
No Title of Honour shall excuse you, die you must, and render an account, as well as other men.
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Wee have seen this Truth verified in our daies: Hee that made the Earth of nothing, can marre the greatest in a moment:
we have seen this Truth verified in our days: He that made the Earth of nothing, can mar the greatest in a moment:
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Hee bringeth Potentates to nothing, and maketh the Iudges of the Earth as Vanity. 40 Isa. 23. Hee poureth contempt upon Princes, sayes Job, 12.21.He brings Potentates to nothing, and makes the Judges of the Earth as Vanity. 40 Isaiah 23. He pours contempt upon Princes, Says Job, 12.21.
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And looseth the Girdle of the Strong; i. e. For their VVickednesse and Tyrannie, He causeth their People and Subjects to contemne them.
And loses the Girdle of the Strong; i. e. For their VVickednesse and Tyranny, He Causes their People and Subject's to contemn them.
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Secondly, no Strength or Statelinesse of any Place or Palace can protect thee:
Secondly, no Strength or Stateliness of any Place or Palace can Pact thee:
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Socrates would live no longer, unlesse his Freinds could tell him of a place without the Territories of Athens where men never die: Socrates would live no longer, unless his Friends could tell him of a place without the Territories of Athens where men never die:
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And it was a pretty Answer of Hormisda the Persian Ambassadour to Constantius the Emperour, demanding of him how he liked the Citie of Rome, with the Amphitheatrum, the Capitolium, and other such rich Monuments as were shewed unto him:
And it was a pretty Answer of Hormisdas the Persian Ambassador to Constantius the Emperor, demanding of him how he liked the city of Room, with the Amphitheatrum, the Capitol, and other such rich Monuments as were showed unto him:
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In truth I thinke it the most glorious Citie in the World; In truth I think it the most glorious city in the World;
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But this onely pleaseth me well, that I see men die at Rome, as elswhere. So it may be said of all other Eminent Places, But this only Pleases me well, that I see men die At Room, as elsewhere. So it may be said of all other Eminent Places,
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and Renowned Cities, from which Death cannot be excluded: Enter it will upon thee; either at thy Gates with full force, or in at thy Windowes with great feare:
and Renowned Cities, from which Death cannot be excluded: Enter it will upon thee; either At thy Gates with full force, or in At thy Windows with great Fear:
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There is no possibility avoid it, as the Prophet Ieremiah from the LORD tells the Mourning.
There is no possibility avoid it, as the Prophet Jeremiah from the LORD tells the Mourning.
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VVoemen who were usually hired at great Funeralls to Mourne, and to make exquisite Lamentation, Heare the Word of the Lord, O yee Woemen,
VVoemen who were usually hired At great Funerals to Mourn, and to make exquisite Lamentation, Hear the Word of the Lord, Oh ye Women,
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and let your eare receive the word ef His mouth, and teach your Daughters Wailing, and every one her Neighbour Lamentation: 21 ver.and let your ear receive the word ef His Mouth, and teach your Daughters Wailing, and every one her Neighbour Lamentation: 21 ver.
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For Death is come up into our Windowes, and entred into our Palaces. Our strongest places cannot keep it out.For Death is come up into our Windows, and entered into our Palaces. Our Strongest places cannot keep it out.
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Thirdly, nor the height of Honour or Estimation can priviledge thee from the fatall Dart of Death:
Thirdly, nor the height of Honour or Estimation can privilege thee from the fatal Dart of Death:
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The Rich mans Gold it cannot guard him; the VVise mans VVit cannot ward him; the Knowledge of Learned men cannot keep it out, their Skill cannot save them;
The Rich men Gold it cannot guard him; the Wise men VVit cannot ward him; the Knowledge of Learned men cannot keep it out, their Skill cannot save them;
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nor the Arms and Trophies of Noblemen exempt them; nor the Guard of Kings deliver them. Visuntur magni parva sepulchra Iovis.
nor the Arms and Trophies of Noblemen exempt them; nor the Guard of Kings deliver them. Visuntur magni parva sepulchra Jovis.
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Tamberlaine the Terrour of the VVorld dyed with three fits of an Ague: Tamberlaine the Terror of the World died with three fits of an Ague:
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And Saladine that that Mighty Pagan, which wanne the Holy Land from the Christians, in the height of his Pride and Ruffe, in the midst of all his Pompe and Glory, in the top of his Honours was surprised by Death;
And Saladine that that Mighty Pagan, which won the Holy Land from the Christians, in the height of his Pride and Ruff, in the midst of all his Pomp and Glory, in the top of his Honours was surprised by Death;
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and the Solemnitie he had at his Interment was onely this, one carrying his Shirt or Shrowd one a Speare or Spade, crying, Hae sunt reliquiae Victoris Orientis.
and the Solemnity he had At his Interment was only this, one carrying his Shirt or Shroud one a Spear or Spade, crying, Hae sunt reliquiae Victoris Orientis.
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This is all that Great and Mighty Saladine the Conquerour of the East carrieth to his Grave.
This is all that Great and Mighty Saladine the Conqueror of the East Carrieth to his Grave.
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You see then die we must; thou canst not withdraw thy selfe from it; no place can priviledge thee; no power protect thee; no strength defend thee.
You see then die we must; thou Canst not withdraw thy self from it; no place can privilege thee; no power Pact thee; no strength defend thee.
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GOD alone hath an eternall Being, according to that expression of the Apostle, 13 Heb. 8 IESUS CHRIST the same yesterday and to day, and for ever;
GOD alone hath an Eternal Being, according to that expression of the Apostle, 13 Hebrew 8 IESUS CHRIST the same yesterday and to day, and for ever;
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an Incomprehensible Being, an Independent Being.
an Incomprehensible Being, an Independent Being.
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GOD alone can say, I am that I am, and will be what I have been:
GOD alone can say, I am that I am, and will be what I have been:
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Men may say nothing else, but I am, and shall not be:
Men may say nothing Else, but I am, and shall not be:
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I am to day a fresh and lusty creature, perhaps to morrow smitten like Ionahs withered Gourd, or Palmarist, Ionah 3.7. To this agreeth the Lacedaemonian Song consisting of three parts;
I am to day a fresh and lusty creature, perhaps to morrow smitten like Jonahs withered Gourd, or Palmarist, Jonah 3.7. To this agreeth the Lacedaemonian Song consisting of three parts;
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The Elder sang, We have been strong, and are not now; The Youth replied, We shall be strong but are not yet;
The Elder sang, We have been strong, and Are not now; The Youth replied, We shall be strong but Are not yet;
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The Middle-age sang, We are now strong but shall not be: All men must needs sing this note.
The Middle-age sang, We Are now strong but shall not be: All men must needs sing this note.
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Now I shall further demonstrate this unto you: And first from things above us, secondly from things about us:
Now I shall further demonstrate this unto you: And First from things above us, secondly from things about us:
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First, look above you, there you see the Sunne that glorious creature over you daily rising and setting;
First, look above you, there you see the Sun that glorious creature over you daily rising and setting;
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the Moon monethly waxing and wayning; the Stars shining, and anon shutting:
the Moon monthly waxing and waining; the Stars shining, and anon shutting:
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What doth this but tell us, hold out unto us, that we who now rise must set; who now wax must wayne;
What does this but tell us, hold out unto us, that we who now rise must Set; who now wax must wain;
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who now shine and glitter must shortly shut and fall? Secondly, look about you; In your feilds and gardens, you see the Trees and Flowers now flourishing, anon withered;
who now shine and glitter must shortly shut and fallen? Secondly, look about you; In your fields and gardens, you see the Trees and Flowers now flourishing, anon withered;
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Doth it not teach us, that we who now flourish must perish? Looke to the Sea,
Does it not teach us, that we who now flourish must perish? Look to the Sea,
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now flowing and filling high banks, anon ebbing;
now flowing and filling high banks, anon ebbing;
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Doth it not teach us, that our life which is now at full tide, must be at a low ebb;
Does it not teach us, that our life which is now At full tide, must be At a low ebb;
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we must be emptied by Death.
we must be emptied by Death.
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1. Consider the Apparell on your backs, the Gloves on your hands, the Shooes on your feet, the Meat on your tables;
1. Consider the Apparel on your backs, the Gloves on your hands, the Shoes on your feet, the Meat on your tables;
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All teach and instruct us, that these bodies of ours which are kept alive by the death of other creatures, must at last yeeld to Death.
All teach and instruct us, that these bodies of ours which Are kept alive by the death of other creatures, must At last yield to Death.
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Consider the severall parts of your bodies.
Consider the several parts of your bodies.
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1. Your Eies every night dying in sleep, doe shew that we at last must sleep in Death.
1. Your Eyes every night dying in sleep, do show that we At last must sleep in Death.
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2. The Haire and Nailes calling for poling and shaving, tell us that the whole body must shortly be shav'd by Death.
2. The Hair and Nails calling for poling and shaving, tell us that the Whole body must shortly be shaved by Death.
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3. The Stomach still digesting our meat, and craving for more, sheweth the unsatiablenesse of the Grave, which having eaten and digested our Freinds, gapes for us;
3. The Stomach still digesting our meat, and craving for more, shows the unsatiableness of the Grave, which having eaten and digested our Friends, gapes for us;
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and when it hath devoured us, will hunger for them that must come after us. 4. This very place sheweth we must die;
and when it hath devoured us, will hunger for them that must come After us. 4. This very place shows we must die;
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the action that we are about, this last function of Charity to our deceased Brother, that it will not be long ere our Freinds must meet here,
the actium that we Are about, this last function of Charity to our deceased Brother, that it will not be long ere our Friends must meet Here,
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or elswhere to requite our kindnes, by doing the like for us: My Text tels us we shall die.
or elsewhere to requite our kindness, by doing the like for us: My Text tells us we shall die.
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All things in this life make way for Death, that she may triumphantly passe through the feild of this world, over the carcasses of her slain.
All things in this life make Way for Death, that she may triumphantly pass through the field of this world, over the carcases of her slave.
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Thus Death rules on Earth, as Eternity in Heaven; there all live, here all die. The Dominion of Death is Vniversall:
Thus Death rules on Earth, as Eternity in Heaven; there all live, Here all die. The Dominion of Death is Universal:
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'Tis a Clock that alwaies strikes; a Sword that alwaies executeth; a Snare which alwaies entrapeth;
It's a Clock that always strikes; a Sword that always Executeth; a Snare which always entrapeth;
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a Sea whereinto all Rivers run, wherein all Ships suffer wrack; a Paine which every one must endure;
a Sea whereinto all rivers run, wherein all Ships suffer wrack; a Pain which every one must endure;
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a Tribute which every one must pay; sooner or later thou must taste of Deaths cup;
a Tribute which every one must pay; sooner or later thou must taste of Death's cup;
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even in the furthest and fairest path of Nature thou art not far from it;
even in the furthest and Fairest path of Nature thou art not Far from it;
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and the day will shortly come, when thou shalt live in the morning, and at night be dead.
and the day will shortly come, when thou shalt live in the morning, and At night be dead.
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But I must looke into my second Doctrine, namely, there shall be a Resurrection, a Restitution of the body from the Grave. 'Tis neither totall, nor perpetuall:
But I must look into my second Doctrine, namely, there shall be a Resurrection, a Restitution of the body from the Grave. It's neither total, nor perpetual:
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It strikes upon the baser part; the body is dead because of Sin. Rom. 8.10. We shall live again, none may deny it:
It strikes upon the baser part; the body is dead Because of Sin. Rom. 8.10. We shall live again, none may deny it:
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All the people of GOD have a holy perswasion of this Truth; there is an impression in them of their Immortality;
All the people of GOD have a holy persuasion of this Truth; there is an impression in them of their Immortality;
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this hath been a naile of the Sanctuary to keep them from desperate distractions, to set them forward to Perfection, to make them undaunted in the terrours of Death:
this hath been a nail of the Sanctuary to keep them from desperate distractions, to Set them forward to Perfection, to make them undaunted in the terrors of Death:
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Iob was hereof perswaded, I shall llve againe: He was undauntedly assured hereof; so assured that he would have it written, and how? Not in loose Papers, Job was hereof persuaded, I shall llve again: He was undauntedly assured hereof; so assured that he would have it written, and how? Not in lose Papers,
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but in a Book, O that my words were written!
but in a Book, Oh that my words were written!
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And not onely written, but engraven! and that with an Iron-pen, in lead, or in stone, to endure, not for a time onely,
And not only written, but engraven! and that with an Iron-pen, in led, or in stone, to endure, not for a time only,
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but for ever, for the solace and comfort of all the distressed Saints of God: David in his distresse anchored in this Hold;
but for ever, for the solace and Comfort of all the distressed Saints of God: David in his distress anchored in this Hold;
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Verily I believe to see the goodnesse of the Lord in the land of the living: Verily I believe to see the Goodness of the Lord in the land of the living:
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St. Paul was ravished with the assurance of life after death;
Saint Paul was ravished with the assurance of life After death;
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his note ever after was to be dissolved, NONLATINALPHABET I desire to be dissolved, or resolved into my first Principles,
his note ever After was to be dissolved, I desire to be dissolved, or resolved into my First Principles,
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or to be discharged or released out of the prison of my body, that I may presently be with CHRIST my Saviour in Heaven, in rest and in blisse.
or to be discharged or released out of the prison of my body, that I may presently be with CHRIST my Saviour in Heaven, in rest and in bliss.
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Now a word or two of my third Doctrin, and I shall make Application. A Change will come, and we must daily expect it. Now a word or two of my third Doctrine, and I shall make Application. A Change will come, and we must daily expect it.
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We are all desirous of Change;
We Are all desirous of Change;
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Adam would be changed, 3 Gen. He had enough Wisdome, he would be as wise as his Maker:Adam would be changed, 3 Gen. He had enough Wisdom, he would be as wise as his Maker:
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And Absolom would be changed, hee would sit in his Fathers Throne, and of a Subject become a Soveraign:
And Absalom would be changed, he would fit in his Father's Throne, and of a Subject become a Sovereign:
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Solomon would have change of Wives, 1 K. 11.3. 700 whom he solemnly married: The Israelites would change Samuel for Saul. 1 Sam. 5.8.Solomon would have change of Wives, 1 K. 11.3. 700 whom he solemnly married: The Israelites would change Samuel for Saul. 1 Sam. 5.8.
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And the food of Angels for the flesh-pots of Aegypt. 11 Numb. 4,5,6. Men affect alterations, choppings and changes, but we seldome or never remember the great Change of which the Apostle speakes, 3 Phil. 21. Who shall change our vile bodies, or NONLATINALPHABET, the body of our vilenesse, that it may like unto His glorious body, or the body of his glory.
And the food of Angels for the fleshpots of Egypt. 11 Numb. 4,5,6. Men affect alterations, choppings and changes, but we seldom or never Remember the great Change of which the Apostle speaks, 3 Philip 21. Who shall change our vile bodies, or, the body of our vileness, that it may like unto His glorious body, or the body of his glory.
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We never think of this Change. O the glorious estate that a child of God shall be transchanged into!
We never think of this Change. O the glorious estate that a child of God shall be transchanged into!
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this corruptibilitie and mortalitie shall be changed into incorruptibilitie and immortalitie: But I will fall upon the Application of these Points;
this corruptibility and mortality shall be changed into incorruptibility and immortality: But I will fallen upon the Application of these Points;
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Application being the Life of Doctrines.
Application being the Life of Doctrines.
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The use in gerall that we are to make of all this precedent Discourse, is to prepare for Death and Dissolution.
The use in gerall that we Are to make of all this precedent Discourse, is to prepare for Death and Dissolution.
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We read in Solomons distribution of times, that there is a time to be borne, and a time to die;
We read in Solomons distribution of times, that there is a time to be born, and a time to die;
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but of no time to live; as if our Birth bordered upon our Death, and our Cradles stood in our Graves.
but of no time to live; as if our Birth bordered upon our Death, and our Cradles stood in our Graves.
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That Death therefore may not surprize you as it did that wicked Caesar Borgia, think upon it, 1. Seriously. 2. Rightly. 3. Seasonably. 1. Doe it Seriously;
That Death Therefore may not surprise you as it did that wicked Caesar Borgia, think upon it, 1. Seriously. 2. Rightly. 3. Seasonably. 1. Do it Seriously;
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this doe by laying it to heart: This is the end of all men, and the living will lay it unto heart:
this do by laying it to heart: This is the end of all men, and the living will lay it unto heart:
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[ to the very heart of our heart ] We must not lay it to our Eyes to gaze upon it;
[ to the very heart of our heart ] We must not lay it to our Eyes to gaze upon it;
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nor to our eares to heare of it;
nor to our ears to hear of it;
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nor to our tongues onely to discourse and talke of it, O such a one is dead, such a one is gone to his long home:
nor to our tongues only to discourse and talk of it, Oh such a one is dead, such a one is gone to his long home:
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but we must apply it to our hearts;
but we must apply it to our hearts;
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ruminate it in our minds, rivet it in our memories, ponder it in our meditations, suffer it to make a deep impression in us: And that for these reasons:
ruminate it in our minds, rivet it in our memories, ponder it in our meditations, suffer it to make a deep impression in us: And that for these Reasons:
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He that thinks seriously of his death, will be very circumspect in his deeds: Men will not be such traders in Sin, such drinkers in of Inqiuity; He that thinks seriously of his death, will be very circumspect in his Deeds: Men will not be such traders in since, such drinkers in of Inqiuity;
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Religion and the Waies of GOD will not be so slighted; set before thine eyes the picture of Death.
Religion and the Ways of GOD will not be so slighted; Set before thine eyes the picture of Death.
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A serious thought of thy Death, will help to drive evill thoughts out of thy heart:
A serious Thought of thy Death, will help to drive evil thoughts out of thy heart:
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Mortem cogitare est vitiis omnibus renunciare: ' Twi•l divorce thee from the Vvorld; 'twill alienate thy affections from things earthly;Mortem cogitare est Vitiis omnibus renunciare: ' Twi•l divorce thee from the World; it'll alienate thy affections from things earthly;
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this pricketh in the right veine. 2. The thought of Death will make you lessc worldly;
this pricks in the right vein. 2. The Thought of Death will make you lessc worldly;
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you will not be such drudges to the world:
you will not be such drudges to the world:
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Now thou art like a Mole over head and eares in earth, anon comes Death like a Mole-catcher and takes thee up.
Now thou art like a Mole over head and ears in earth, anon comes Death like a Mole-catcher and Takes thee up.
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The Rich man had Goods for many years, but not many years for his Goods:
The Rich man had Goods for many Years, but not many Years for his Goods:
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Death will turne thee empty into thy Grave, as Carriers turne their horses into a dirty Stable with a gaulled back,
Death will turn thee empty into thy Grave, as Carriers turn their Horses into a dirty Stable with a gaulld back,
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and thee perhaps with a gaulled Conscience.
and thee perhaps with a gaulld Conscience.
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Now thou mayst state it, and stout it out, but shortly death will make thee stoop:
Now thou Mayest state it, and stout it out, but shortly death will make thee stoop:
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Now you may feed your unsanctified desires, but you shall have at length your full deserts.
Now you may feed your unsanctified Desires, but you shall have At length your full deserts.
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3. Thinke of thy death, and it will take thee off from all thy unjust dealings:
3. Think of thy death, and it will take thee off from all thy unjust dealings:
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VVe should not have so many Oppressours; there would be lesse wrongs in the world: A heavy Judgement hangs over mens heads because of oppression and violence:
We should not have so many Oppressors; there would be less wrongs in the world: A heavy Judgement hangs over men's Heads Because of oppression and violence:
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Nay thy Conscience will one day rebuke thee; at thy death it will trouble thee.
Nay thy Conscience will one day rebuke thee; At thy death it will trouble thee.
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I have read of a Great man in this Land, by whom a poore VViddow was exceedingly wronged, I have read of a Great man in this Land, by whom a poor VViddow was exceedingly wronged,
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and put from her house and home, and constrained to make an old Oake her best harbour;
and put from her house and home, and constrained to make an old Oak her best harbour;
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But when he came to die, he was so affrighted, that in horrour of mind he often exclamed, O the Widdow under the Oake!
But when he Come to die, he was so affrighted, that in horror of mind he often exclaimed, Oh the Widow under the Oak!
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O the Widdow under the Oake! In the midst of your Ruling remember your Reckoning: He that thinks upon his death seriously, will be afraid to get his goods wrongfully.O the Widow under the Oak! In the midst of your Ruling Remember your Reckoning: He that thinks upon his death seriously, will be afraid to get his goods wrongfully.
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4. To think of Death will greatly humble thee; nothing so powerfully treads down Pride as this:
4. To think of Death will greatly humble thee; nothing so powerfully treads down Pride as this:
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Consider that thou art but a dead man, and thy body be it never so strong or beautifull is but a lodging of Death;
Consider that thou art but a dead man, and thy body be it never so strong or beautiful is but a lodging of Death;
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thou art but a rotten creature; yea, vermis crastino moriturus, a worme that must dye to morrow:
thou art but a rotten creature; yea, vermis crastino Moriturus, a worm that must die to morrow:
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So oft therefore as corrupt Nature stirreth up thy heart to Pride, because of the flowers of beauty and strength that grow out of it, let this humble thee;
So oft Therefore as corrupt Nature stirs up thy heart to Pride, Because of the flowers of beauty and strength that grow out of it, let this humble thee;
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thy flowers, O man, cannot but wither, for the root from which they spring, namely the body, is dead already.
thy flowers, Oh man, cannot but wither, for the root from which they spring, namely the body, is dead already.
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Secondly, thinke of thy death Rightly: Send out the scouts of thy heart aforehand; Secondly, think of thy death Rightly: Send out the scouts of thy heart aforehand;
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And that for these reasons: 1. To discover the Power of Death. 2. The Perill of Death. 1. The Power of Death:
And that for these Reasons: 1. To discover the Power of Death. 2. The Peril of Death. 1. The Power of Death:
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Great is the Power of Death; 'tis unresistible; thou art not able to encounter it: Art thou able to withstand the Messenger of the Almighty? No:
Great is the Power of Death; it's unresistible; thou art not able to encounter it: Art thou able to withstand the Messenger of the Almighty? No:
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Death is an Iron-hammer that breakes us all to peices, as so many Potters vessels:
Death is an Iron-hammer that breaks us all to Pieces, as so many Potters vessels:
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Death comes upon the Wicked as Iehu came upon Iehoram. 2 K. 9. v. 23, 24. He made with all speed to his Chariot, thinking to fly away, but in vaine;
Death comes upon the Wicked as Iehu Come upon Jehoram. 2 K. 9. v. 23, 24. He made with all speed to his Chariot, thinking to fly away, but in vain;
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for the Arrow of Iehu overtooke him: So when men with all speed run to their Chariots.
for the Arrow of Iehu overtook him: So when men with all speed run to their Chariots.
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i. e. to their refuges of vanities, the dart of Death surely overtakes them. 2. To discover the Peril of Death:i. e. to their refuges of vanities, the dart of Death surely overtakes them. 2. To discover the Peril of Death:
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O there is a great dealt of peril and danger in Death! Death will be very terrible to an unregenerate man:
Oh there is a great dealt of peril and danger in Death! Death will be very terrible to an unregenerate man:
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Art thou a Sweater or a Drunkard? 'tis the Devils Serjeant to arrest thee, and carry thee without baile to the prison of utter darknesse.
Art thou a Sweater or a Drunkard? it's the Devils sergeant to arrest thee, and carry thee without bail to the prison of utter darkness.
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It is Satans Cart to carry thee presently to execution in Hell. 3. We must: think upon it seasonably, timely, and in due season:
It is Satan Cart to carry thee presently to execution in Hell. 3. We must: think upon it seasonably, timely, and in due season:
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Think on it while we are young and strong: Remember thy death in the daies of thy youth, in the daies of thy strength,
Think on it while we Are young and strong: remember thy death in the days of thy youth, in the days of thy strength,
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before sicknesse and weaknesse seize upon thee: Lay not the greatest burthen on the weakest beast:
before sickness and weakness seize upon thee: Lay not the greatest burden on the Weakest beast:
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Adjourne not the longest journey to the shortest day: A whole life is but short enough to provide for Death.
Adjourn not the longest journey to the Shortest day: A Whole life is but short enough to provide for Death.
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We are a week providing for a Feast; a moneth preparing for a Wedding; three moneths deliberation about a Bargaine;
We Are a Week providing for a Feast; a Monn preparing for a Wedding; three months deliberation about a Bargain;
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And will we make no provision, no preparation for this aforehand? We take time to make provision for the buriall of the dead;
And will we make no provision, no preparation for this aforehand? We take time to make provision for the burial of the dead;
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And shall we take no care to provide for Death it self? Many men never think of Death,
And shall we take no care to provide for Death it self? Many men never think of Death,
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untill Death come and take away their thinking.
until Death come and take away their thinking.
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Think upon it I beseech you in season, whoever thou art that hearest me this day;
Think upon it I beseech you in season, whoever thou art that Hearst me this day;
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whether freind or foe, stranger or familiar, be not deceived;
whither friend or foe, stranger or familiar, be not deceived;
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the great God of Heaven and Earth, the great Determiner of time and daies, hath allotted thee such a portion of time which thou shalt not passe:
the great God of Heaven and Earth, the great Determiner of time and days, hath allotted thee such a portion of time which thou shalt not pass:
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Death mounted on his pale horse is posting towards thee: Here is not thy abode nor rest, thou dwellest a House of clay;
Death mounted on his pale horse is posting towards thee: Here is not thy Abided nor rest, thou dwellest a House of clay;
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in a Tent pitch'd up to day, and removed to morrow:
in a Tent pitched up to day, and removed to morrow:
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Thou art a Didapper peening up and down, in a moment depart thou must and be gone, God knows how soon.
Thou art a Didapper peening up and down, in a moment depart thou must and be gone, God knows how soon.
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First then, this may reach us watchfulnesse, we know not the hour goe; let us watch every houre:
First then, this may reach us watchfulness, we know not the hour go; let us watch every hour:
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We know not the hour wherein Death the Lords Handmaide with the broom of sickness or sorrow will sweep us away,
We know not the hour wherein Death the lords Handmaid with the broom of sickness or sorrow will sweep us away,
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as the maide doth the spiders house. 2. It may teach us to provide for things Eternall, what ever becomes of Temporals;
as the maid does the spiders house. 2. It may teach us to provide for things Eternal, what ever becomes of Temporals;
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for Death will strip us of all. 3. Labour to bid Death welcome: How shall I doe this?
for Death will strip us of all. 3. Labour to bid Death welcome: How shall I do this?
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First, follow the precious Counsell of Christ; Lay up Treasure for your selves in Heaven: Which are Workes of Pietie, and Deeds of Charity;
First, follow the precious Counsel of christ; Lay up Treasure for your selves in Heaven: Which Are Works of Piety, and deeds of Charity;
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they will comfort you in Death, and accompany you to Heaven. 2. Looke carnestly to things that are above;
they will Comfort you in Death, and accompany you to Heaven. 2. Look carnestly to things that Are above;
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To GOD, to IESUS CHRIST who sits at Gods right hand, carrying on the great worke of Mans Redemption.
To GOD, to IESUS CHRIST who sits At God's right hand, carrying on the great work of men Redemption.
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So did Stephen, in that extraordinary vision he saw the admirable Glory of Christ in Heaven.
So did Stephen, in that extraordinary vision he saw the admirable Glory of christ in Heaven.
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3. Live after the Laws of the new Ierusalem; become a new creature; be borne againe;
3. Live After the Laws of the new Ierusalem; become a new creature; be born again;
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he that is borne but once, shall die twice; and he that is borne twice, shall die but once.
he that is born but once, shall die twice; and he that is born twice, shall die but once.
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4. Labour to get an assurance of the forgivenesse of thy Sinnes: Labour to finde God reconciled unto thee:
4. Labour to get an assurance of the forgiveness of thy Sins: Labour to find God reconciled unto thee:
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Labour to feele the power of CHRISTS Death, and the vertue of His Resurrection. 5. Live in all good Conscience:
Labour to feel the power of CHRIST Death, and the virtue of His Resurrection. 5. Live in all good Conscience:
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they that live in all good Conscience till their dying day, shall depart in abundance of Comfort at their dying day:
they that live in all good Conscience till their dying day, shall depart in abundance of Comfort At their dying day:
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Get a good Conscience, and keep a good Conscience, that when thou shalt come to die,
Get a good Conscience, and keep a good Conscience, that when thou shalt come to die,
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though thou want the benefit of a comforting Minister, thy Conscience may supply the place of a comforting Minister,
though thou want the benefit of a comforting Minister, thy Conscience may supply the place of a comforting Minister,
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and may be the same to thee as the Angell was to CHRIST in His Agony;
and may be the same to thee as the Angel was to CHRIST in His Agony;
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and minister such comfort unto thee, as may make thee ready for joy to leap into the grave. Lastly; be willing to die:
and minister such Comfort unto thee, as may make thee ready for joy to leap into the grave. Lastly; be willing to die:
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feare it not, IESUS CHRIST was once among the dead; thou must follow him through the horrours of the grave.
Fear it not, IESUS CHRIST was once among the dead; thou must follow him through the horrors of the grave.
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Art thou a child of God? Hast thou given up thy Name to IESUS CHRIST? Though Death invade the naturall powers of thy body, and suppresse them;
Art thou a child of God? Hast thou given up thy Name to IESUS CHRIST? Though Death invade the natural Powers of thy body, and suppress them;
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though Death breake in upon this lodging of clay, and demolish it to the ground, yet be in no wise daunted;
though Death break in upon this lodging of clay, and demolish it to the ground, yet be in no wise daunted;
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thy death is but like the renting of Iosephs garment from him; the man of God fled, and left his garment in the hand of his Mistrisse:
thy death is but like the renting of Joseph's garment from him; the man of God fled, and left his garment in the hand of his Mistress:
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So a child of God escapes out of the hands of Death without danger;
So a child of God escapes out of the hands of Death without danger;
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he leaves his garment in the hands of Dea•h i. e. his body, which like a garment, the longer we weare it will be the worse for wearing: he leaves his garment in the hands of Dea•h i. e. his body, which like a garment, the longer we wear it will be the Worse for wearing:
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The dissolving of the body to the man of God, is but the unfolding of the Net,
The dissolving of the body to the man of God, is but the unfolding of the Net,
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and breaking open the Prison, that the Soule which was prisoner may escape. Here is notable comfort for the man of God;
and breaking open the Prison, that the Soul which was prisoner may escape. Here is notable Comfort for the man of God;
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He hath a life in him which no death can extinguish;
He hath a life in him which no death can extinguish;
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though the body descend into the grave, the Lord will take it out againe, He will not leave it in the grave,
though the body descend into the grave, the Lord will take it out again, He will not leave it in the grave,
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neither cast off the care thereof, but shall watch over the dust therof, though it taste of corruption it shall not perish in corruption:
neither cast off the care thereof, but shall watch over the dust thereof, though it taste of corruption it shall not perish in corruption:
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The Holy Ghost who dwelt in the body, shal be unto it as a Balm to preserve it to Immortality:
The Holy Ghost who dwelled in the body, shall be unto it as a Balm to preserve it to Immortality:
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This same flesh, and no other for it, though it should be dissolved into innumerable pickles of dust, shall be raised againe,
This same Flesh, and no other for it, though it should be dissolved into innumerable pickles of dust, shall be raised again,
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and quickned by the omnipotent power of the eternall Spirit of GOD. I now come to the Occasion:
and quickened by the omnipotent power of the Eternal Spirit of GOD. I now come to the Occasion:
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Something I shall say of this deceased Gentleman, here arrested before our eyes for a debt of Nature.
Something I shall say of this deceased Gentleman, Here arrested before our eyes for a debt of Nature.
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I shall not praise his Birth, nor his Education, nor his Profession;
I shall not praise his Birth, nor his Education, nor his Profession;
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but as Hierom said of Marcella, that godly Woman, Nihil in illa laudabo nisi quod proprium;
but as Hieronymus said of Marcella, that godly Woman, Nihil in illa Laudabo nisi quod proprium;
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I will praise nothing in him but what was proper and peculiar to him. Consider him as a Man, Husband, Christian;
I will praise nothing in him but what was proper and peculiar to him. Consider him as a Man, Husband, Christian;
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And we shall find him a patterne worthy imitation. 1. Consider him as a man: As a man he had his Infirmities;
And we shall find him a pattern worthy imitation. 1. Consider him as a man: As a man he had his Infirmities;
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For Lord what is man? 8 Ps. An infirme fraile creature; many and great infirmities we labour under as we are men:For Lord what is man? 8 Ps. an infirm frail creature; many and great infirmities we labour under as we Are men:
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We have strong Corruptions in us; as we are men we can doe no thing but Sinne:
We have strong Corruptions in us; as we Are men we can do no thing but Sin:
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Yet this I may safely deliver of him, that he kept himselfe (or rather GOD by His Grace kept him) from those Sinnes against which Holy David prayed, Lord keep thy servant from presumpteous sinnes:
Yet this I may safely deliver of him, that he kept himself (or rather GOD by His Grace kept him) from those Sins against which Holy David prayed, Lord keep thy servant from presumptuous Sins:
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Wee are are naturally prone to great sinnes; he was not a strong Sinner: O the strength of sin in our daies!
we Are Are naturally prove to great Sins; he was not a strong Sinner: Oh the strength of since in our days!
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Notwithstanding Admonitions, Iudgements, Mercies, men goe on still in sinnes: No reformation, no amendment; we were sinners before the Wars, and we are sinners still: He was none of these.
Notwithstanding Admonitions, Judgments, mercies, men go on still in Sins: No Reformation, no amendment; we were Sinners before the Wars, and we Are Sinners still: He was none of these.
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2. Consider him as a Husband:
2. Consider him as a Husband:
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And there he observed the rule of the Apostle, Husbands love your Wives, and be not bitter against them:
And there he observed the Rule of the Apostle, Husbands love your Wives, and be not bitter against them:
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He lived lovingly with his Wife in the sacred Conjunction of their GOD six and thirtie yeares together.
He lived lovingly with his Wife in the sacred Conjunction of their GOD six and thirtie Years together.
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Children he had none that lived; but a chearfull respecter of them whom Law and Love had made his own:
Children he had none that lived; but a cheerful respecter of them whom Law and Love had made his own:
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No Lyon in his house, no Tyrant among his servants; freindly, affable, courteous towards his Neighbours;
No lion in his house, no Tyrant among his Servants; friendly, affable, courteous towards his Neighbours;
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observing another precept of the Apostle, equalling himself to them of low degree, whereby he gained love,
observing Another precept of the Apostle, equalling himself to them of low degree, whereby he gained love,
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and lost nothing of his reputation. 3. Consider him as a Christian: And so hee was;
and lost nothing of his reputation. 3. Consider him as a Christian: And so he was;
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1. Peaceable. 2. Humble. 3. Charitable. 4. Devout.
1. Peaceable. 2. Humble. 3. Charitable. 4. Devout.
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Foure most infallible evidences (as I take them) of a true Christian, and a Sanctified heart.
Foure most infallible evidences (as I take them) of a true Christian, and a Sanctified heart.
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His Devotion towards GOD was not onely publique, but private: He was carefull to set up the duty of Praier in his Family;
His Devotion towards GOD was not only public, but private: He was careful to Set up the duty of Prayer in his Family;
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for he had often heard from my mouth, that Families as well as Kingdomes were cursed, that called not upon the Name of the LORD.
for he had often herd from my Mouth, that Families as well as Kingdoms were cursed, that called not upon the Name of the LORD.
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And truly, GOD will visit private Families, as well as publique States:
And truly, GOD will visit private Families, as well as public States:
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GOD will lay His Axe to the root of an unpraying Family, as to the root of an unpraying Kingdome.
GOD will lay His Axe to the root of an unpraying Family, as to the root of an unpraying Kingdom.
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O set up the duty of Prayer in your Families, that they may be GODS Families.
O Set up the duty of Prayer in your Families, that they may be GOD'S Families.
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Many men rise in the morning like the wild Asse to their prey, to their trade, to their businesse,
Many men rise in the morning like the wild Ass to their prey, to their trade, to their business,
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and they lie downe at night, as Dogges doe in their kennels; they call not upon the Name of the Lord.
and they lie down At night, as Dogs do in their kennels; they call not upon the Name of the Lord.
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I never knew a praying Family, a Family of much Sin:
I never knew a praying Family, a Family of much since:
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Prayer doth break the power of Sinne in a Family, and weakens the Kingdome of Satan in the hearts of Gods people.
Prayer does break the power of Sin in a Family, and weakens the Kingdom of Satan in the hearts of God's people.
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I have been often called to pray with his family; doubt not but GOD hath in mercy accepted the services of his poor servants.
I have been often called to pray with his family; doubt not but GOD hath in mercy accepted the services of his poor Servants.
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He had a weake and crazie body, but GOD gave him a religious mind in so great weaknesse of body:
He had a weak and crazy body, but GOD gave him a religious mind in so great weakness of body:
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He was born for the good of Many: Most liberally he remembred the poor; both in his life time giving often privily many large gifts to his poor Neighbours,
He was born for the good of Many: Most liberally he remembered the poor; both in his life time giving often privily many large Gifts to his poor Neighbours,
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when he saw them in want;
when he saw them in want;
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and at his death bequeathing ten pounds to the poor of lower Tooting in Surrey, where he dwelt;
and At his death bequeathing ten pounds to the poor of lower Tooting in Surrey, where he dwelled;
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and fifty pounds to the poore of Kingston upon Thames where he was borne (and both his Father and Mother,
and fifty pounds to the poor of Kingston upon Thames where he was born (and both his Father and Mother,
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and his elder Brother and Sister with himselfe now lie buried) to be distributed among them the next yeare after his decease:
and his elder Brother and Sister with himself now lie buried) to be distributed among them the next year After his decease:
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Yea in his life time, according to a former promise made to his loving Brother in Law, Mr. Abraham Colfe, Minister and Pastor of the Church of CHRIST at Lewisham in Kent near Greenwich; and as a farther testimony of his love to his loving Wife Elizabeth sister to the said Mr. Abraham Colfe, he did from the 25th.
Yea in his life time, according to a former promise made to his loving Brother in Law, Mr. Abraham Colfe, Minister and Pastor of the Church of CHRIST At Lewisham in Kenned near Greenwich; and as a farther testimony of his love to his loving Wife Elizabeth sister to the said Mr. Abraham Colfe, he did from the 25th.
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of March 1642. now almost nine years past, give six pence every week weekly on every Lords-day in every yeare yearely to six poor people of Lewisham, being of honest life and conversation,
of March 1642. now almost nine Years past, give six pence every Week weekly on every Lord's day in every year yearly to six poor people of Lewisham, being of honest life and Conversation,
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and chosen by the Minister Incumbent, and Officers of the Church and Parish, to be distributed at the publique Church, they being in health, at the end of the Sermon before noon:
and chosen by the Minister Incumbent, and Officers of the Church and Parish, to be distributed At the public Church, they being in health, At the end of the Sermon before noon:
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And also at his death hath given by Will thirty pounds to purchase lands for the perpetuating of the said gift to six poor people of Levisham in like manner successively for ever.
And also At his death hath given by Will thirty pounds to purchase Lands for the perpetuating of the said gift to six poor people of Levisham in like manner successively for ever.
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Also he bequeathed great Legacies, to the value of above two thousand pounds, to his poor kindred, freinds, and servants.
Also he bequeathed great Legacies, to the valve of above two thousand pounds, to his poor kindred, Friends, and Servants.
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As GOD gave him Riches, so GOD gave him a rich heart. O this distribution of Wealth is the onely thing!
As GOD gave him Riches, so GOD gave him a rich heart. O this distribution of Wealth is the only thing!
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This breaking of Loaves among the needy! This casting our Bread upon the face of the waters! Eccles. 11.1. Men think laying up the way to be rich, but God thinks laying out to be the way.
This breaking of Loaves among the needy! This casting our Bred upon the face of the waters! Eccles. 11.1. Men think laying up the Way to be rich, but God thinks laying out to be the Way.
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The loynes of the poor will blesse you for your Liberality. I see the faces of many rich men;
The loins of the poor will bless you for your Liberality. I see the faces of many rich men;
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I know not the frame of your hearts; I know not the bias of them:
I know not the frame of your hearts; I know not the bias of them:
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This I know, that the clouds that are full poure out raine to refresh the earth;
This I know, that the Clouds that Are full pour out rain to refresh the earth;
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so the rich that have abundance must distribute it liberally. Now for his sicknesse: terrible as his discase, of the stone in the bladder;
so the rich that have abundance must distribute it liberally. Now for his sickness: terrible as his discase, of the stone in the bladder;
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wherein were found twelve stones weighing above six ounces, wch put him to strong Out-cries; Out-cries for the Lords Mercy, Outcries for pardon;
wherein were found twelve stones weighing above six ounces, which put him to strong Outcries; Outcries for the lords Mercy, Outcries for pardon;
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deep acknowledgements for his great, and many sins, God had layd great paine and torment upon him.
deep acknowledgements for his great, and many Sins, God had laid great pain and torment upon him.
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I never heard him repine, nor charge GOD foolishly: He was patient, and pray'd for patience;
I never herd him repine, nor charge GOD foolishly: He was patient, and prayed for patience;
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Lord give me patience to suffer thy good will and pleasure: He died praying even when death shooke him by the hand;Lord give me patience to suffer thy good will and pleasure: He died praying even when death shook him by the hand;
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his Prayer was, O FATHER, SON and HOLY GHOST, O Blessed Saviour and Redeemer have mercy upon me.
his Prayer was, Oh FATHER, SON and HOLY GHOST, Oh Blessed Saviour and Redeemer have mercy upon me.
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Thus lived and dyed this worthy Gentleman:
Thus lived and died this worthy Gentleman:
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The Garment which he wore of borrowed earth, he hath left to be restored to the earth againe.
The Garment which he wore of borrowed earth, he hath left to be restored to the earth again.
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I forbid not his Freinds to lament him: We may lament the dead, but not the estate of the dead:
I forbid not his Friends to lament him: We may lament the dead, but not the estate of the dead:
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CHRIST sorrowed for his Friend Lazarus: But my counsell is, let not the Temple of GOD be over-sad: CHRIST sorrowed for his Friend Lazarus: But my counsel is, let not the Temple of GOD be oversad:
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And as the Apostle adviseth, Sorrow not without hope for him that is asleep: Hee is but a sleep; his Grave his Bed;
And as the Apostle adviseth, Sorrow not without hope for him that is asleep: He is but a sleep; his Grave his Bed;
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hee shall awake as sure as he lay down; yea more fresh and glorious in the great Day of Resurrection. FINIS.
he shall awake as sure as he lay down; yea more fresh and glorious in the great Day of Resurrection. FINIS.
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